May 10, 2008, Trustee Election

The Board of Trustees ordered an election to be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, for the purpose of electing trustees to fill the expiring three-year terms of the following Board members:

Applications for a place on the ballot must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 10.  Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the Brazosport College on weekdays and Saturday, beginning Monday, April 28, and continuing through Tuesday, May 6.

Approval Of A Web-Based Applicant Management System
The Board approved funding for the purchase of a web-based applicant management system provided by NETCHEMIA.  Ron Speir, the Executive Director of Human Resources, pointed out that the new web-based applicant management system was necessary to assist the District in streamlining the process from application to job placement. In addition to more efficiently processing applicants, the new system will provide tools necessary to recruit and hire the best possible candidates for BISD in an effective and efficient manner.

Approval Of Texas Safe Schools Project
The Board of Trustees approved an inter-local agreement with Region 4 for the Safe Schools Project.  Ron Speir, the Executive Director of Human Resources, explained that the Safe Schools Project provides school districts with a comprehensive solution for reducing the risk and potential liability of employing persons with criminal records through an internet based employment screening program encompassing a number of services.  It is provided by Safe Advantage Services, who has partnered with Region 4 to provide approximately 250 Texas school districts quality, criminal history checks for prospective and current employees, along with volunteers.

Joint Election Agreement/Contract With Brazoria County
The Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Brazoria County to hold a county-wide joint election in May 2008.  In presenting the recommendation, Executive Director of Business Services, Daniel Schaefer, explained that House Bill 1, passed by the Texas Legislature during the summer of 2006, contains legislation requiring school districts to hold joint elections or face moving their elections to November.  Mr. Schaefer explained that the District, along with other political subdivisions in the County, has been contacted by the Brazoria County Elections Division regarding a county-wide joint election with common polling places.  The County will utilize its Hart InterCivic electronic voting system to facilitate the joint election.  The District is expected to benefit from the agreement by sharing election costs with political subdivisions.  Voters should benefit from more convenient and consistent voting locations.

Interlocal Agreement With Brazoria County
The Board of Trustees approved an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County to grade, along with adding and evenly distributing material to an approximately 150 foot long section of an entrance road used by the District as a bus turnaround area.  The entrance is owned by Mobile Home Park 1 and 2 located at 227 County Road 486 in Jones Creek.  The agreement provides that the District will furnish all materials for the project and that the County will supply the necessary equipment and operators.